I highly suspect you’ve heard much about how housing prices in the Lower Mainland have ricocheted out of control. High housing costs affect everyone – families looking for their first family home, trying to shorten their commute, or sizing up with an extra bedroom; seniors downsizing since property taxes have escalated as the value of their homes has gone up; renting searching … [Read more...] about Housing Hackathon

This Saturday, the New West Montessori Society will be raising funds by hosting a carnival at Lower Hume from 12-4. The NWMS is the reason that a Montessori program of choice can exist in our school district, as they raise funds to purchase the Montessori materials used to teach the curriculum. This funding comes 100% from the public and they could use some much needed … [Read more...] about Montessori Society Carnival at Hume Park Saturday September 23

I made the mistake of watching the video. I'm sure you know the one I'm talking about: it involves tiki torches and chanting.
And while I'm not an American citizen, I felt real, visceral fear while watching the video. I imagined what it felt like to be surrounded by a horde of people, holding a sign like a shield and knowing all too well how these types of situations often … [Read more...] about Fear and Hope

Oh my there is so much happening in New West this summer!
Quickly approaching is the 14th Annual New West Cultural Crawl, taking place across the entire city once again on August 12 and 13, 2017. This free and family-friendly arts festival will see 37 venues across the five distinct New West neighbourhoods open their doors to celebrate the professional and emerging artists … [Read more...] about New West Cultural Crawl August 12 and 13